Add some extra antioxidants and fibre to your favourite cookie and brownie recipes by swapping half the chocolate chips for cocoa nibs. They add a rich cocoa flavour, great health benefits, and a nut-like crunch.

Try it in my favourite gooey brownie recipe below. Moderation is key!

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What you need:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1+1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup cocoa powder

2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup cocoa nibs

1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

8×8 baking pan lined with parchment

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1. Pre-heat oven to 325 F.
2. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar, cocoa, chocolate and salt. Once combined, remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool 2 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Mix in chocolate mixture. Add flour, cocoa nibs and chocolate chips until combined. Pour into baking dish and even out with a spatula.
4. Bake 25 – 35 mins.
5. Enjoy!